Woman apologizes over faking pregnancy online
Staff writer, with CNA
A transgender Internet celebrity on Saturday apologized for faking a pregnancy, after weeks of controversy surrounding a photograph she posted on Instagram showing her with a protruding stomach.
“I wish to express my deepest apologies to anyone who was misled by my actions,” Wang Yao (罔腰) wrote on Facebook, adding that she would be more careful in what she posts online.
On Feb. 18, she posted the photo of herself with a protruding stomach, as well as a fetal ultrasound image, which appeared to have been performed at Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital.
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NPP calls for action on stalking law
‘SUBJECTIVE’: A lawmaker from the NPP said behavior that constitutes stalking should be based on the fear or inability to live a normal life that a person reports
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter
The government should not wait for another International Women’s Day to implement legislation against stalking and harassment, which should have already been promulgated to help people living in fear, the New Power Party (NPP) said yesterday.
Aside from drafting a bill, the NPP has also proposed amendments to Article 89 of the Social Order Maintenance Act (社會秩序維護法) to stipulate heavier fines for people convicted of stalking.
March 04, 2021
Transgender influencer Wang Yao has shocked society with her pregnancy announcement in February.
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TAIPEI Kaohsiung’s Department of Health said on Wednesday (March 3) that trans internet celebrity Wang Yao, who allegedly faked her pregnancy, has likely breached the law.
The health authorities said in a press release that the case was reported to the Ministry of Health and Welfare after collecting relevant evidence and statements from Wang.
Wang, who had previously published ultrasound photos and other medical records on social media, has reportedly admitted that she is not pregnant.
Wang Yao’s alleged fake pregnancy will be investigated according to the Social Order Maintenance Act.